Ethan Johns

If Not Now Then When? That's the title of the (rather late) debut by ETHAN JOHNS. On his own Three Crows Music, here via Rough Trade.
You don't know Ethan Johns? Yes, you do. Certainly if you like the recordings of Laura Marling, Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne, Kings Of Leon... and recently The Staves.

Ethan Johns is the British producer of all that fine stuff. Gradually accumulating enough own material 'on the shelf'. A bit of pressure from the above mentioned friends had already led to him playing live a little. Apparently that was to everyone's taste, most importantly, to a large degree, for Johns himself.

If Not Now Then When? So that's the significant title: no point in waiting any longer. Time for a fine CD release, and an entertaining tour too: solo but with his 'magic music box.' Plus a collection of splendid songs, of course.

Ethan Johns is a Brit Award winner to look out for. Literally too: this will be a semi-seater club with lots of chairs at the front plus a bit of standing room at the back. That's a smaller capacity because this is subtly rousing music. And because Ethan Johns will be sitting there himself.

Everything 'For The Sake Of The Song.' That's also the name of this tour.

David Lemaitre

Support-act will be none less than the extremely charming David Lemaitre, here solo for the occasion. David has finally finished his CD 'Latitude' (via Pias.) A fine 'folktronique' combination with Ethan Johns. And an extra attraction for those who saw him perform last year with Get Well Soon.